Thursday, December 26, 2013

Best Apps for Windows SmartPhone

Best Apps for Windows SmartPhone:

1. TUNEIN RADIO:

TuneIn Radio is a boon for anyone out there who still
appreciates radio. The app boasts well over 100,000 stations, including local
favorites as well as national broadcasts like NPR, ESPN, and the BBC.

2. CAMSCANNER

CamScanner is a surprisingly versatile scanning utility that can
almost completely replace your office’s scanner. It can, of course, process the
documents you need at the office, but it can also intelligently scan photos and
crumpled letters. It even goes the extra mile, allowing you to keep them all
organized on your SkyDrive.

3. MICROSOFT SMARTGLASS

Windows Phone remains the perfect companion for controlling your
Xbox 360, but the SmartGlass functionality is now available on the Xbox One as
well. New supported games include Dead Rising 3 and Battlefield 4, and you can
also use the app to keep up with friends on Xbox Live.

4. VINE

Six-second video sharing service Vine is another latecomer to
the platform, but it’s on par with offerings for iOS and Android. Support for
Windows Phone’s Live Tiles lets you pin your favorite users to your home
screen.

5. HIPSTAMATIC OGGL

Hipstamatic Oggl is a bit of an odd beast. It came to the
platform in a time when Windows Phone didn’t have Instagram yet, so it might
seem unnecessary nowadays. That said, it offers a unique, welcoming interface
for photo lovers that rewards experimentation. It may not have the community
behind it, but it’s worth toying with to get the perfect shot worth sharing.

6. SPOTIFY

Spotify only arrived on Windows Phone 8 early this year, so it
was appropriately met with excitement. To date, the app still feels a bit like
it’s in beta (no radio), but if you’re a subscriber, it’s an absolute must.

7. 6SNAP

Snapchat is another major app that hasn’t reached Windows Phone,
but don’t fret. The developer behind 6tag developed 6snap to mimic Snapchat’s
functionality in every way. It does not disappoint.

8. CIEL

Ciel combines a bit of Instagram with Foursquare to create
something a little more whimsical than basic filtering. The photos you take in
Ciel can be annotated with the weather in your area and graphics that
correspond to the place where you’ve just checked in.

9.627.AM

627.AM is the perfect personal organizer for Windows Phone users.
It’s not quite Siri, but it can keep track of appointments, memos, and alarms,
all while aligning with the weather so you know when to skip a meeting because
of the rain.

10. FACEBOOK BETA

Facebook on Windows Phone was subpar for a long time — until
Facebook granted users access to the beta version of the app. Unlike other beta
products on the platform, Facebook Beta is a testing ground for some of the
better new features that people would actually want to use. You need this.

11. METROTUBE

Windows Phone lacks a proper YouTube app, though not for lack of
trying. Microsoft’s storied battles with Google have left its own once-great
app just a wrapper for the mobile site. Now, Metrotube is forced to step back
into the spotlight. It’s as good and reliable as ever, and that’s enough.

12. WEATHERFLOW

Weather Flow is one of Windows Phone’s better weather clients.
It gives glanceable updates on weather from the home screen, and it has a
gorgeously minimal interface that’s worth diving into. It also has lock screen
support so you’re never unprepared for what’s outside.

13. NEXTGEN READER

Nextgen Reader is still the gold standard of RSS readers for
Windows Phone. It boasts an incredibly fast and clean interface that can handle
your early morning reading with ease. Until Flipboard finally lands, this is
your news reader of choice.

14. 6TAG

Even though Instagram finally landed on Windows Phone this year,
it’s still lacking in a few areas — most notably video. As far as third-party
clients go, 6tag is essential for offering a full-featured and surprisingly
intuitive interface.

15. DUALSHOT

DualShot is simple, like Frontback on iOS, DualShot. Take a
picture of what’s in front of you, and then another of yourself. Stitch the two
together, and you have a cute picture of yourself reacting to a moment: simple,
fun, and elegant.